Java Architect (Only Architect) - Azure

Job Title: Senior Java Architect (Only Architect)

Location: Fort Worth, TX – Hybrid mode

Type: Long term contract

MUST NEED ONLY LOCAL CANDIDATE (ONLY LOCAL CANDIDATE)

NEED 15 YEARS CANDIDATE

Client interview tomorrow

Candidate will be required to follow the Hybrid schedule day 1 onsite (Tues. Wed & Thurs).

Interview process will be 2 rounds, one virtual and the second is onsite.

·       1st round – Video call interview

·       2nd round – In person interview (Face to face interview) - 2 Onsite interviews with coding

Must Have: Java, Kafka, Spring Boot, Microservices, Azure Cloud, AKS

Job Summary

·       We are seeking an experienced Senior Architect to design, build, and guide scalable, cloud-native solutions using Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Kafka, and Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate will provide technical leadership, define architecture standards, and work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, secure, and resilient systems on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).

·       Key Responsibilities

·       Design and architect enterprise-grade, cloud-native applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices.

·       Define and implement event-driven architectures using Apache Kafka.

·       Lead application deployment and orchestration on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).

·       Establish best practices for scalability, performance, security, and reliability.

·       Collaborate with product owners, developers, DevOps, and QA teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

·       Guide teams on cloud architecture patterns, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code.

·       Review code, conduct architecture reviews, and mentor development teams.

·       Ensure compliance with enterprise standards, security policies, and governance models.

·       Troubleshoot complex production issues and drive root-cause analysis.

Required Skills & Experience

·       experience in Java-based application development.

·       Strong hands-on experience with Spring Boot, Microservices architecture.

·       Extensive experience with Apache Kafka (producers, consumers, streams, fault tolerance).

·       Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure services.

·       Hands-on experience with AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service), Docker, and container orchestration.

·       Experience with REST APIs, asynchronous messaging, and distributed systems.

·       Solid understanding of CI/CD, DevOps practices, and monitoring tools.

·       Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.